There are numerous reasons why you want your students to be involved in the Concept Science & Engineering Fair.

• builds students self-confidence through independently-created projects
• allows for individualized attention and the expression of individual differences
• offers opportunities for struggling students to shine outside of the classroom
• naturally develops students’ reading, writing and communication skills
• allows students to apply important math concepts to real-world situations using the following skills:
  • estimating
  • measuring
  • using algebraic and analytical methods
  • solving problems
  • predicting results
  • collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using statistical methods.
• improves students’ understanding of scientific inquiry and technological design through the following processes:
  • investigating questions
  • conducting experiments
  • solving problems
  • examining the interconnections between life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences
  • exploring the relationship between science, technology and society
• provides a great opportunity for parents’ involvement in their students work.
• brings a large number of family and community members together
• shows the greater community tangible and real products created by students and related to science, math, and technology
• supports the burgeoning charter school movement in the Midwest.